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Hanging (China)

This is a Hanging. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1975. Its medium is silk, metallic thread and its technique is split, satin, stem and couching stitches on 5-harness satin. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 64.5 x 207 cm (25 3/8 in. x 6 ft. 9 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Hanging (China); silk, metallic thread; H x W: 64.5 x 207 cm (25 3/8 in. x 6 ft. 9 1/2 in.); 1975-52-3

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